Authorized Providers

1. What is an Authorized Provider?

An Authorized Provider is an individual who is a Red Cross-trained instructor or an organization that employs a Red Cross-trained instructor to provide American Red Cross Health & Safety programs in-house. By becoming an Authorized Provider, you can build your own training team to teach Health & Safety courses to employees of your business or members of your organization. For more information about becoming an Authorized Provider, contact the Greater New York Chapter at 212-875-2435 or 212-875-2213.

2. When do I have to fill out an Authorized Provider Agreement?

All Authorized Providers must fill out an Authorized Provider Agreement as soon as they become instructors.

3. Do I have to make an Authorized Provider Agreement for myself as an instructor or the organization that I teach for?

If you are an American Red Cross instructor who teaches our courses at various sites, you can fill out an Authorized Provider Agreement in your name. When you submit Course Record Forms, you should note your name under “name of authorized provider.” When you are going to teach at a new training site, contact 212-875-2435 or 212-875-2213, and ask to add the site to your agreement. If you are an instructor who teaches regularly in one location or if your organization has Red Cross instructors, you can fill out an Authorized Provider Agreement under the name of the organization.

4. What costs are involved in becoming an Authorized Provider?

There is no cost to become an Authorized Provider. However, the instructor must pay for the course materials and an Authorized Provider fee for each student taught.

5. My company contracts with other agencies for services. Can we offer classes to our customers as well as our employees?

Yes. The Authorized Provider system allows you to offer training as a service to your customers, clients or others in your community. In order to do so, you need to make arrangements and sign an agreement with your local Red Cross chapter.

6. My company has offices in other cities that are outside the jurisdiction of my local American Red Cross chapter. Can I train employees in other cities?

Yes. Our nationwide network of American Red Cross chapters makes it easy for you to train employees throughout the country. For more information about training employees in multiple locations, contact your local American Red Cross chapter and inquire about signing a Multi-jurisdictional Contract or an Extended Instructor Authorization.

7. What courses must I take to become an American Red Cross Lay Responder instructor?

A person desiring to become a lay-responder instructor should begin by taking basic classes, specifically Standard First Aid with CPR/AED and CPR – Infant/Child. These classes will help you develop your skills and also enable you to see how Red Cross courses are taught. You must also take the following classes:

Please see the attached instructor training process for more information:

How Do I Become an AP Instructor?